Class supplies
The following is a list of things that you will need through
the course to complete the assignments. With these you
should be able to complete most of the lab assignments
from the comfort of your dorm or apartment.
- 12V center-tap positive AC/DC wall transformer,
- USB thumb drive ,
- Bread board,
- Needle nose pliers, wire stripper.
Software
This class will use the EAGLE CAD tools for schematic
capture and layout. Use the links below to grab the
free version and download it to your personal computer.
EAGLE download Click on the orange "DOWNLOAD" link
Sparkfun Eagle Libraries
If EAGLE isn't launching, try
this fix.
Thanks to Calla for this!
Practical stuff
There are a lot of individuals around the world doing great
things to advance the field of electrical engineering.
Here are some interesting, hands-on original content that
you might find interesting.
Counterfeit
IC counterfeiting is becoming an increase problem in electronics
manufacturing supply chains. This emphasizes the need to purchase
from reputable vendors and test all products thoroughly before
shipping.
Dave Jones uSupply Videos
The major project for this class, the uSupply, is heavily based
on the designed presented by Dave Jones over at the EEVblog. I
strongly recomend wtching his video's for additional insight and
lots of practical advice on circuit design.
Contact:
Web: coulston
Email: coulston@mines.edu
Office: 310F Brown Hall
Phone: 303.273.3265